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ETH Zurich is one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences. It is well-known for its excellent education, ground-breaking fundamental research and for implementing its results directly into practice.

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Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions
January 13, 2023

Producing fertilizer without carbon emissions

Researchers at ETH Zurich and the Carnegie Institution for Science have shown how nitrogen fertilizer could be produced more sustainably. This is necessary not only to protect the climate, but also to reduce dependence on imported natural gas and to increase food security.
Switzerland
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Journal of Nutrition Study reveals potato's potential for reducing anemia
November 29, 2020

Potato has the potential to reduce anemia, due to high level of iron absorption

The potato is known to be a good source of energy, potassium, and vitamins C and B6, but according to research recently published in the Journal of Nutrition, its tubers can also be an excellent source of iron.
Peru
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Climate extremes impact on global crop yield variations. (Courtesy: Alvin Stone / Climate Extremes)
May 06, 2019

Climate extremes explain 18%-43% of global crop yield variations

Researchers from Australia, Germany, Switzerland and the US have quantified the effect of climate extremes, such as droughts or heatwaves, on the yield variability of staple crops around the world.
Australia
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Reducing Swiss Potato Waste
February 01, 2017

Reducing Swiss Potato Waste

Worldwide about a third of all food gets lost before it reaches our stomachs. For Swiss potatoes this is even more – half of the total harvest. Which measures can reduce the loss, and what effect do they have?
Switzerland
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